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Erica Garner’s father’s death was caught on camera, as police literally choked the life out of him. Eric Garner’s death capture nationwide attention and sparked protests against police brutality and now his 25-year-old daughter is considering a run for Congress against Rep. Dan Donovan, the former...

The nation is undergoing a tumultuous time and the frenzy is spreading with no end in sight. The decision to not indict the officers in the Ferguson and Eric Garner cases is setting off a chain reaction that has now taken hold of Congress. Congressional...

With less than a month before the 2014 midterm elections, news has emerged that a record number of African Americans are running for federal office this year. However, some experts find that these advances in elected office have been met by increased racial polarization in...

To draw attention to House Republicans cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 26 members of Congress will live off of a food stamp budget. Labeled the #SNAPChallenge, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and 25 participating members must try to live off of under $4.50 per day for food...